Anyone else looking at a Ducati

[fat rat]

The 1098 has got my attenion, my dealer has 5 available and 1 with my name on it "He say's". For right now I'm just looking. I hate to buy something, ride it a few seasons and park it with the rest of the things I thought I needed.
Up grades are pretty pricey, for example a Fast by Feracci exhaust system is $2800.00. I know I can't leave it stock. Just curious if anyone else is looking.

[Froggystyle]

The 1098 has got my attenion, my dealer has 5 available and 1 with my name on it "He say's". For right now I'm just looking. I hate to buy something, ride it a few seasons and park it with the rest of the things I thought I needed.
Up grades are pretty pricey, for example a Fast by Feracci exhaust system is $2800.00. I know I can't leave it stock. Just curious if anyone else is looking.
I sold my S4R a couple of months back to clear the lane for this bad dog... I have another purchase to make ahead of it, but it is definitely in the cards. FBF is great, but I would always get a Termignioni exhaust for a superbike... that being said, I had Arrow's on the Monster because they sounded cooler... ;)

[Run_em_Hard]

Ducati's are sweet...the best looking bikes out there. I had a ZX6R Ninja that I sold. If I ever bought another bike it would have to be a Ducati 999r. I would say buy it. Even if you only ride it for a couple years it will be well worth it.

[Trailer Park Casanova]

Nothing wrong with just owning it because you love it.
Look at gun owners.
They own all kinds of cool firearms, and most probably never fire them.
At least the ones I know.
Just the contentment of owning something you like and think is super cool.
Our sports car rarely gets drivin.
I just like the novelty of owning something different than most with some performance too.
If the Duke grabs ya by the sac, for that reason alone is good enough in my book.

[TOBTEK]

Have a deposit on a 1098 std. NO NEED for the S model, and Im not a fan of the tri color. HaD a 748 or was it a 749 ??? cant remember....

[Concept1]

I have a 999s right now, a deposit on the 1098, and the Desmo Sedici. I am a total Ducati dan and cant wait to tise the 1098 in a month or so when it gets here! :D
Sucks to try and sell the 999s when the new ones are out. Didnt see that loss coming LOL

[Poster X]

More power to you. I'll never understand sport bikers but, more power to you. ;)

[Racey]

I have a buddy with about a year old 999 with probably less than 500 miles on it, if even that, thing is cherry, he's lookin to sell cause he never gets a chance to ride it.

[cola]

That 1098 is better looking in person. They had all 3 @ the show in Long Beach and we sat on the base model.:D
I think I'am going to pass on the 1098 right now & keep saving for thr Desmo
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[fat rat]

I'm really suprised that there is so much interest in this bike. Rumor has it that the 08 Superbike is going to be an 1198. But I quess there will always be something bigger and faster.:D

[wsuwrhr]

One of these days I will have a choice to swing a leg over a Duck or my trusty 900RR.
Brian

[NOTALENT]

It is definatley a bitchen bike, but to much damn power IMO. You cant really open it up anywhere....legally or safely that is. I plan on getting the 749 by the end of this year, I may think about the 999....hmmm.:idea:

[cola]

It is definatley a bitchen bike, but to much damn power IMO. You cant really open it up anywhere....legally or safely that is. I plan on getting the 749 by the end of this year, I may think about the 999....hmmm.:idea:
You need to ride outside the LBC. We have lots of roads to wick it up alittle.:D

[wsuwrhr]

You need to ride outside the LBC. We have lots of roads to wick it up alittle.:D
Yep.
I have made 175 on many trips "out here".
Brian

[cola]

Yep.
I have made 175 on many trips "out here".
Brian
Hell you live out here.:D

[wsuwrhr]

Hell you live out here.:D
Yes sir.
That is what I mean.
I have to Big Bear on Waterman at 150, on the two lane, more times than I can count.

[wsuwrhr]

Maybe NT's little scooter can't get it "up"
Sorry NT. But your statement is pretty silly.
Brian

[Froggystyle]

I have ridden my Duc quite a few times as fast as it will go, and left it there for a little while...

[NOTALENT]

Yes sir.
That is what I mean.
I have to Big Bear on Waterman at 150, on the two lane, more times than I can count.
Like I said...SAFELY or LEGALLY. I know the bike is capable and if I wanted to I could hit them numbers on PCH if I wanted to...Unfortunatley my bike tops out at about 165.
I have road Palomar, ACH, Big Bear, Oretega and Malibu. Trying to keep most of that type of riding to the tracks now.

[NOTALENT]

You need to ride outside the LBC. We have lots of roads to wick it up alittle.:D
Where have you been riding lately?

[cola]

Where have you been riding lately?
Working, I have a job going in Maricopa and with all the others. :idea: Then there was the holidays. You know the drill. How have the track days been going.
Mike

[Concept1]

It is definatley a bitchen bike, but to much damn power IMO. You cant really open it up anywhere....legally or safely that is. I plan on getting the 749 by the end of this year, I may think about the 999....hmmm.:idea:
Hey NoTalent, I have both for sale at VERY good prices! :D :D

[NOTALENT]

Working, I have a job going in Maricopa and with all the others. :idea: Then there was the holidays. You know the drill. How have the track days been going.
Mike
For me...pretty well. Other than this past saturday where the guy died. My buddy also high sided on his last session of the day. Totaled his bike walked away with a sprained foot. Im just riding my ride. I improved my lap times at button willow. From 3min to 2 min 45 seconds...not bad for a newbie.:D Doing Buttonwillow again in March and Spring Mountain at the end of May:)

[NOTALENT]

Hey NoTalent, I have both for sale at VERY good prices! :D :D
If you still have them around November we may have to talk...:D Not ready yet. Gotta save some more denero:)

[Concept1]

Ahhhh buttonwillow, I love that place!!!!The momories!!!!

[NOTALENT]

Ahhhh buttonwillow, I love that place!!!!The momories!!!!
Just found out were shooting for Feb 18th as well if your intrested...:D

[Concept1]

If you still have them around November we may have to talk...:D Not ready yet. Gotta save some more denero:)
I understand! Im still kiching around the ideas of keeping my 999 and passing on the 1098 and the Desmo. Boating has become my favorite past time so who knows. Ill probably have the 749 for a while, no plans of pushing it yet but soon! Its in perfect shape just so you know, 5000 miles, Ill take $7400.00. I was looking on the traderonline and seems they are all going for 9000.00 or so.

[Concept1]

Just found out were shooting for Feb 18th as well if your intrested...:D
Sweet, I dont have a race bike anymore but from Arizona just the trip out there is fun. I might just head out there and watch!

[NOTALENT]

I understand! Im still kiching around the ideas of keeping my 999 and passing on the 1098 and the Desmo. Boating has become my favorite past time so who knows. Ill probably have the 749 for a while, no plans of pushing it yet but soon! Its in perfect shape just so you know, 5000 miles, Ill take $7400.00. I was looking on the traderonline and seems they are all going for 9000.00 or so.
what year is it?? Thats a bitchen deal!!!

[Concept1]

Its an 04, i think the exact mileage is 5543 or so...

[Concept1]

Less money to save is always better! :-)

[NOTALENT]

Damn...! Thats sweet...Im saving to turn my R6 into a track bike only. Starting to do some side jobs with my cousin. If anything changes I will let you know.

[beaverretriever]

We used to be a Duc dealer. We got rid of it some time ago and now Pat Clark on Sahara (in Vegas) carries them. I was told they will really work you a smokin deal. Vegas isn't a big Duc place for some reason (not enough twisties I guess :( ).
The problem for you Cali guys is you will have to register it in one of the other 49 states if you buy it here (most of you guys have a place in Havasu). We have no smog on our bikes. You can eventually register it in Cali after it has 7500 miles on it.
Good luck.
BTW, the 1098 is a sick bike. Much better looking than the 999. I was never a fan. I like the fact the "S" comes with the DDA.

[Concept1]

Thats cool man, I still am kinda in the motorcycle business and can get some pretty good deals on most parts, if you need something pm me a list and ill see if I can help out!

[Concept1]

Thats cool man, I still am kinda in the motorcycle business and can get some pretty good deals on most parts, if you need something pm me a list and ill see if I can help out!
CAli is always cheaper for Ducs, at least from what ive seen, I got mine for 4000.00 less then here, after a 500.00 trip to San Fran it was totally worth it. I didnt think there was that much mark up but somehow there is. Monroe Motors is a great place to buy from, I bought my 999 from there and called a year later to order the Desmo and Rory totally remembered me, I think that is a great sign that the customers there arent just numbers.

[fat rat]

Anybody seeing/getting better than the $14.995 MSRP?

[Concept1]

MSRP isnt really the problem you need to find a dealer that is going to waive all the freight and set up fees, thats usually around 900 or so. I just heard that everyone is " claiming " to have pre sold ALL of them. i dont buy it, thats a good way to give dealers leverage and add addendums to the price. Id wait a little while before you grab one, could save you a couple grand...

[NOTALENT]

Thats cool man, I still am kinda in the motorcycle business and can get some pretty good deals on most parts, if you need something pm me a list and ill see if I can help out!
Got any hookups on Sharkskinz or Catalyst Race fairings???? Im trying to get a group buy for either. Shits expensive! So far looking about $750 shipped.

[cola]

Got any hookups on Sharkskinz or Catalyst Race fairings???? Im trying to get a group buy for either. Shits expensive! So far looking about $750 shipped.
It's only money. Spend it like it's water, you can always make more.:D

[Concept1]

Got any hookups on Sharkskinz or Catalyst Race fairings???? Im trying to get a group buy for either. Shits expensive! So far looking about $750 shipped.
I can check with them its been a while since ive bought from there because hot bodies was so much cheaper,.

[NOTALENT]

It's only money. Spend it like it's water, you can always make more.:D
lol..I will be happy to spend you money...mine jus doesnt seem to be there.:D

[NOTALENT]

I can check with them its been a while since ive bought from there because hot bodies was so much cheaper,.
Hotbodies is junk...horrible quality and mouting requires alot of modification. If not no worries....

[Concept1]

Hotbodies is junk...horrible quality and mouting requires alot of modification. If not no worries....
I totally agree, but most the racers in Az cant afford to even pay attention yet alone get Sharkskins. Im checking right now